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NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL HEALTHAND SAFETY

CERTIFICATION STANDARD FOR

USERS AND OPERATORSOF INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT

[NOHSC: 1006 (2001)]

3rdEdition

JULY 2001


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National Occupational Health and Safety Commission

NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

AND SAFETYCERTIFICATION STANDARD FOR

USERS AND OPERATORSOF INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT

[NOHSC: 1006 (2001)]

3rdEdition

JULY 2001


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Commonwealth of Australia 2001

ISBN 0 642 45522 8

First published December 1992Reprinted with corrections June 1994

Second edition January 1995

Third edition July 2001

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FOREWORD iii

PREFACE vii

1. TITLE 1

2. SCOPE 2

3. OBJECTIVE AND PRINCIPLES 3

4. INTERPRETATION 4

5. GENERAL CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 7

Basis for Issuing Certificates 7

Eligibility for a Certificate 7

Application and Assessment Conditions 8

Application and Assessment Process 9

The Certificate 10

Transitional Arrangements 10

Suspension and Cancellation 11

Appeals 12

Reissue of Lost, Stolen or Destroyed Certificates 12

Transfer of Certificate Holders 12

Exemption from Requirement for Certificated User or Operator 12

6. ADMINISTRATIVE ARRANGEMENTS 13

Supervised and Accredited Training 13

Assessment 13

Register of Users and Operators and Assessors of Users and Operators14

Monitoring, Reporting and Evaluation 15

REFERENCED DOCUMENTS 16

SCHEDULE A

CERTIFICATE CLASSES AND COMPETENCY STANDARDS

FOR SCAFFOLDING AND RIGGING 17

Preamble 19

Definitions 20

Certificate Classes 21

Scope of Competency Standards 22

Scaffolding Competency Units 27

Basic Scaffolding 29

Intermediate Scaffolding 39

Advanced Scaffolding 49

Dogging Competency Units 59

Dogging 61

Rigging Competency Units 67

Basic Rigging 69

Intermediate Rigging 79


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Advanced Rigging 93

SCHEDULE B

CERTIFICATE CLASSES AND COMPETENCY

STANDARDS FOR CRANE AND HOIST OPERATION 107

Preamble 109

Definitions 110



Cranes Competency Units 115

Cranes 117

Boom-type Elevating Work Platforms Competency Units 133

Boom-type Elevating Work Platforms 135

Hoists Competency Units 141

Hoists 143

Concrete Placing Booms Competency Units 149

Concrete Placing Booms 151

SCHEDULE C

CERTIFICATE CLASSES AND COMPETENCY

STANDARDS FOR PRESSURE EQUIPMENT OPERATION 159

Preamble 161

Definitions 162



Boiler Operation Competency Units 167

Basic Boiler Operation 169

Intermediate Boiler Operation 177

Advanced Boiler Operation 185

Turbine Operation Competency Units 193

Turbine Operation 195

Reciprocating Steam Engine Operation Competency Units 203

Reciprocating Steam Engine Operation 205

APPENDIXES

1. MEMBERSHIP OF THE NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND

SAFETY CERTIFICATION STANDARD FOR USERS AND OPERATORS

OF INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT STEERING GROUP AND EXPERT

WORKING GROUPS 213


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PREFACE

This National Occupational Health and Safety Certification Standard for Users and Operators of

Industrial Equipment [NOHSC: 1006 (2001)] specifies nationally uniform certification classes

and competency standards for:

?? Scaffolding and Rigging;

?? Crane and Hoist Operation; and

?? Pressure Equipment Operation.

At the Special Premiers Conference in November 1991, Premiers and Heads of Government

agreed to achieve nationally uniform occupational health and safety (OHS) standards for goods,

occupations and dangerous goods by December 1993. This standard is a key element of the

National Occupational Health and Safety Commission strategy for achieving a uniform national

approach to agreed areas of OHS standards.

This standard is the culmination of a long history of effort to achieve national uniformity in the

area of certification of users and operators of industrial equipment. State and Territory OHS

authorities require users and operators of potentially hazardous equipment to hold certificates

as a means of ensuring, as far as possible, that there is a minimum standard for its safe use

and operation.

The National Commission agreed at its meeting in December 1990 to develop a

competency-based national certification standard for users and operators of industrial

equipment following a request from the Ministers for Labour. It also agreed to release as an

interim measure - the Guide to Assist Reciprocity in the Certification of Operators Involved in

the Safe Use of Industrial Equipment*.

This national standard marks a significant change to previous requirements - primarily it is

based on incorporation of identification, assessment and control of relevant hazards with

technical competence in use and operation of the equipment.

This national standard is consistent with initiatives to enhance industry productivity and

flexibility. It is also consistent with decisions of Premiers and Heads of Government to achieve

national recognition of credentials, to facilitate development of competency standards for all

registered occupations and to deregulate partially regulated occupations unless there is a risk to

public health and safety.

The National Commission has issued a companion document to this national standard - the

National Guidelines for Occupational Health and Safety Competency Standards for the Operation

of Loadshifting Equipment and Other Types of Specified Equipment [NOHSC: 7019 (1992)]. This

document covers competency standards for the operation of specified industrial equipment,

where continuation of certification is either under review or not required.

Accredited training is recognised as the preferred method of training contributing to the

achievement of competencies.

* National Occupational Health and Safety Commission, Gu i d e t o A s s i s t R e ci p r o c i t y i n t h e C e r t i f i ca t i o n o fO p e r a t o r s I n v o l v e d i n t h e Sa f e U se o f I n d u s t r i a l Eq u i pm en t ,Australian Government Publishing Service,Canberra, 1991.


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IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NATIONAL STANDARD

Implementation of this national standard will require coordinated action on the part of all parties

involved. Therefore the National Commission is pursuing an implementation strategy to achieve:

?? uniform adoption of the national standard by State and Territory authorities includingOHS and mining authorities, where appropriate, as the basis for issuing certificates for

equipment use and operation;

?? a national certification system consistent with industry training reforms involving uniform

assessment arrangements, registers of certificate holders and assessors, procedures for

monitoring and review of the national standard and transition arrangements for existing

certificates; and

?? incorporation of OHS competency standards for users and operators of industrial

equipment into national industry competency standards, competency-based assessment

and curriculum arrangements.

The National Commission and the Australian National Training Authority have agreed that:

?? the relevant industry competency standards submitted to the Australian National

Training Authority for endorsement should incorporate the competencies contained in the

National Occupational Health and Safety Certification Standard for Users and Operators

of Industrial Equipment [NOHSC: 1006 (1995)];

?? the manner of this incorporation should facilitate recognition of both vocational skills and

OHS requirements, and be able to encompass the expression of full competency and

workplace function requirements; and

?? relevant competency standards in the industries concerned must meet, as a minimum,

the competency outcomes of the National Occupational Health and Safety Certification

Standard for Users and Operators of Industrial Equipment [NOHSC: 1006 (1995)].

The National Commission agreed to evaluate the continuing need for OHS certification in this

area, no later than five years following implementation, in the context of the effectiveness of

the role of certification in reducing OHS hazards and risks and of developments in

competency-based training.

The National Commission instigated the evaluation of the continuing need for OHS certification

in 1999-2000. The findings of the evaluation supported the continuing need for OHS

certification, finding that the national standard provided the appropriate framework for

continuation of national certification arrangements for the equipment classes it currently covers.

The evaluation also identified a number of minor amendments to the national standard. These

amendments, outlined in the section below, were released for public comment and the national

standard was amended accordingly.

DEVELOPMENT PROCESS

The first edition of this national standard was developed by a tripartite steering group and four

expert working groups. A draft national standard was released for public comment in March

1992 and a series of public consultation meetings was held in each capital city. The national

standard was then drafted on the basis of the public comment received.


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The second edition (January 1995) contained some minor changes to the first edition. These

changes included the addition of the Commonwealth regulatory authority, changes to definitions

of slewing and non-slewing mobile cranes and the deletion of piling and the use of crane for

demolition.

The third edition (April 2001) contains further minor changes, resulting from a review of the

standard by a tripartite steering group, with assistance from the Certification Working Group.These changes include:

?? adopting the new name of the national training authority;

?? adding a definition for interim certificate and acknowledging these certificates in

suspension and cancellation of fraudulently obtained certificates;

?? changes to definitions for record of training, registered training organisation, user or

operator in training;

?? amendments to clauses on standards for assessors, reassessment and supervised and

accredited training;

?? recognition of a user or operator in training where accredited training is not available;

and

?? definition of Boiler in Schedule C.

The draft third edition of the standard was released for public comment in December 2000. This

final version of the national standard was drafted on the basis of the public comment received.


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2. SCOPE

2.1 This national standard applies to arrangements for issuing OHS certificates of

competency for users and operators of industrial equipment on a nationally uniform basis and

constitutes a national certification system.

2.2 It addresses matters common to all certificate classes, such as eligibility criteria,

supervised and accredited training requirements, assessment and arrangements for establishing

nationally consistent registers. These general requirements are consistent with

competency-based training arrangements and thus avoid duplication with industry training

systems.

2.3 This national standard includes schedules which cover certificate categories, classes and

OHS competency standards for work involving, or tasks associated with, the use and operation

of the following industrial equipment:

?? Scaffolding and Rigging;

?? Crane and Hoist Operation; and

?? Pressure Equipment Operation.


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3. OBJECTIVE AND PRINCIPLES

3.1 The objective of this national standard is to achieve nationally uniform

competency-based OHS certification standards for work involving, or tasks associated with, the

use and operation of industrial equipment.

3.2 The implementation of a national OHS certification standard will provide basic

requirements for safe equipment use and operation in all relevant industries and will assist in

reducing associated accidents and injuries.

3.3 Certificates issued in accordance with this national standard will be recognized in all

Australian States and Territories.

3.4 Competence in OHS as defined in this national standard encompasses the exercise of

responsibilities under appropriate OHS legislation, the identification and assessment of hazards

and the application of appropriate control measures. It also encompasses the preparation and

completion of user and operator tasks in accordance with OHS standards and procedures.

3.5 The national standard relies on the responsibilities of employers and employees specified

in duty of care provisions in OHS legislation that prevail in all Australian jurisdictions. In

particular, the national standard relies on the employers responsibility to ensure that a person

at work is properly informed and trained about OHS policy and procedures. For users and

operators of industrial equipment, this responsibility applies to those procedures pertaining to

the safe use and operation of the equipment in the particular workplace, consistent with this

national standard.

3.6 The OHS competencies specified are the minimum core competencies for the safe use

and operation of the types of equipment in all re levant industries and enterprises. These core

OHS competency standards provide the basis for development of enterprise level, OHS

competency standards for the use and operation of industrial equipment taking into account

specific industry and enterprise hazards and conditions.

3.7 As the competency standards for the safe use and operation of industrial equipment

represent only part of the competency standards for particular industries and enterprises, the

certificate classes have not been referenced to the Australian National Training Authoritys

Australian Standards framework*.

3.8 This national standard is consistent with initiatives to enhance industry productivity and

flexibility, including award restructuring reforms.

3.9 This national standard is also consistent with equal employment opportunity principles.

3.10 Where possible, equipment definitions in this national standard are consistent with thosecontained in Australian Standards.

3.11 This national standard is designed to facilitate efficient administration of certification

arrangements by State and Territory authorities.

* National Training Board, Na t i o n a l Com pe t en c y St and a r d s : Po l ic y and Gu i de l i n e s , National Training BoardLtd, Canberra, 1991.


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Competencymeans the ability to perform the activities within an occupation or function to the

standard expected in employment. Competent use and operation of industrial equipment is

defined in terms of core knowledge and skills and applications required for particular types of

work associated with the use and operation of different classes of equipment. It covers

demonstrated knowledge and skills in identifying hazards and eliminating or minimising risks

arising from hazards, safe and healthy work practices and employer and employeeresponsibilities, as defined in general duty of care occupational health and safety legislation.

Competency standardmeans a standard of performance expressed in units of competency

applicable to a range of variables (see definitions below) where:

(a) Unitmeans a broad component of work. Each unit comprises two parts, that is

elements of competency and their associated performance criteria where:

(i) element means the task or component of work which is demonstrable and

assessable, and

(ii) performance criteriadescribes the outcome that needs to be achieved in order

to perform the element successfully; and

(b) a competency standard is applicable to a range of variables and spells out the range of

contexts and conditions to which the performance criteria apply. A range of variables

statementprovides guidance for the assessor or developer of training programs on the

boundaries of the application of performance c riteria.

Competency standards body means a recognised competency standards body which is

formally accepted by the Australian National Training Authority. A competency standards body

is required to:

(a) have expertise, or have access to expertise recognised by the Australian National

Training Authority, in competency standards development;

(b) be identified and accepted within the industry as being representative of an occupation,

industry or industry subsector; and

(c) have the clear support of the industrial parties within an occupation, industry or industry

subsector.

Curriculummeans an organised program constituted by a structured series of learning

outcomes and associated learning experiences, generally organised as an integrated

combination or series of courses. The successful completion of a curriculum is seen as necessary

to achieve specified training/educational goals corresponding to different levels of qualification.

Direct supervision means oversighting the work of an equipment user or operator in training

with regard to directing, demonstrating, monitoring and checking the trainees work to a level

appropriate to the tasks and the competence of the trainee and ensuring a capacity to respond

immediately to emergency situations.

Industry bodymay be an industry association, an employer association, a trade union, a

competency standards body, or an industry training centre.

Interim Certificate means a certificate issued by or on behalf of a certifying authority

following successful assessment. It remains valid for a period of 60 days pending issue of a

certificate by the certifying authority.

Monitoringmeans the process of quality assurance involving internal, local and external

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Person oversighting the training means a person who holds a relevant certificate of

competence and is authorised by the employer to oversight the user or operator in training.

In circumstances where such a person is unavailable the person oversighting the training may

be someone deemed to have appropriate qualifications according to national guidelines issued

by certifying authorities.

Record of trainingmeans a record of supervised training and/or training provided by a

registered training organisation for particular equipment types, including relevant training

modules completed on or off the job and experience with types of equipment and verified by the

person oversighting the training. A record of training may include a log book.

Registermeans a register of holders of national occupational health and safety certificates for

users and operators of industrial equipment, or of certificate assessors.

Registered training organisation means an organisation registered by the appropriate State

and Territory vocational education and training recognition authorities to deliver education and

training *.

Registrationmeans the process by which a certifying authority registers a certificate assessor.

Shallindicates that a requirement is compulsory.

Shouldindicates a recommendation.

Skillmay be perceptual, manual, cognitive or social. Tasks related to the use and operation of

industrial equipment usually require a combination of these, indicating the application of

cognitive and psychomotor functions together with appropriate knowledge.

A skill is:

(a) cumulative; that is, it is built up through gradual experience; and

(b) sequential; that is, each part is dependent on the previous part and influences the next.

Task (or combination of tasks)means a discrete, identifiable and meaningful unit of work

that is carried out for a specific purpose leading to a specific outcome. The performance of a

task requires the application of skill.

Type of equipmentmeans specific equipment requiring distinct competencies on the part of

users and operators.

User or operator in training means a person undertaking supervised and/or accredited

training provided by a registered training organisation towards assessment for a particularcertificate or a person who has been accepted under section 5.31 of this national standard and

is undertaking work experience and training under the supervision of a person oversighting

training.

Workplacemeans place of work as defined in appropriate State and Territory legislation.

* N a t i on a l F r am ew o r k f o r t h e R ec o g n i t io n o f T r a in i n g , Agreement of the Commonwealth, State andTerritory Ministers responsible for vocational education and training, with effect from 1 August 1992.


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5. GENERAL CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

5.1 All users and operators of industrial equipment covered by this national standard shall be

required to hold a relevant certificate of competency unless they are undergoing supervised

and/or accredited training or are subject to the conditions outlined in the Transitional

Arrangements of this national standard.

5.2 All users and operators of industrial equipment and users and operators in training shall

have the necessary health and fitness required to safely operate the relevant type of industrial

equipment.

5.3 Certificates issued by a certifying authority in accordance with this national standard

shall be recognised throughout Australia.

BASIS FOR ISSUING CERTIFICATES

5.4 A certifying authority shall issue certificates, subject to the conditions of this national

standard, on the basis of:

(a) competency demonstrated through achievement of competency standards;

OR

(b) recognition of equivalent qualifications in accordance with specified guidelines;

OR

(c) recognition of prior learning and experience in accordance with specified guidelines.

5.5 Applicants for a certificate shall apply to the certifying authority or certificate assessor;

(a) for recognition of competencies gained through supervised and/or accredited training as

a user or operator in training;

OR

(b) for recognition of qualifications equivalent to the particular certificate;

OR

(c) for recognition of competency gained through prior learning or experience.

ELIGIBILITY FOR A CERTIFICATE

COMPETENCE

5.6 An applicant shall demonstrate competence in using or operating the particular type of

equipment under workplace conditions, in accordance with the competency standards specified

for the relevant certificate in Schedules A, B and C of this national standard by:

(a) demonstrating competence in completing tasks with the particular type of equipment,

and through completion of supervised and/or accredited training;

OR

(b) providing evidence of equivalent qualifications;

OR

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AGE

5.7 An applicant for assessment shall be from 18 years of age. Training may commence at

an earlier age. Exemption for individuals from the age requirement shall be considered on

application to the certifying authority as appropriate.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

5.8 An applicant shall be able to use the English language at a level that is appropriate to the

safe use and operation of the particular class of equipment as specified in the competency

standard.

APPLICATION AND ASSESSMENT CONDITIONS

APPLICANT APPLYING ON THE BASIS OF

SUPERVISED AND/OR ACCREDITED TRAINING

5.9 A user or operator in training shall always be under direct supervision unless the person

oversighting the training judges, and if called on, can demonstrate, that:

(a) the circumstances of a particular task make this degree of supervision impractical or

unnecessary; and

(b) the level of competence is such that direct supervision can be reduced; and

(c) a lesser degree of supervision would not place the user or operator in training or any

other person at risk.

5.10 The user or operator in training shall provide a record of training to the assessor.

5.11 The record of training shall be signed and verified by the person oversighting the

training.

5.12 Information on certificate application and assessment arrangements should be available

from certifying authorities, assessors and industry training centres.

APPLICANT CLAIMING EQUIVALENT QUALIFICATIONS

5.13 The certifying authority or assessor shall assess the application and determine the

equivalence or otherwise of the qualifications, and:

(a) where the qualifications are not recognised as equivalent, require the applicant toundergo supervised and/or accredited training;

OR

(b) where appropriate, recognise the equivalent qualifications and exempt the applicant from

undergoing further supervised and/or accredited training; and

(c) when equivalence is accepted, determine whether the applicant should undergo a

competency assessment, covering all or part of the competency standards for the

particular certificate.


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APPLICANT CLAIMING PRIOR LEARNING OR EXPERIENCE

5.14 The certifying authority or assessor shall assess the application and determine the

adequacy of equivalent prior learning or experience, and:

(a) where appropriate, recognise prior learning and experience as equivalent and exempt

the applicant from undergoing further supervised and/or accredited training and/orcompetency testing;

OR

(b) where appropriate, require the applicant to undergo further supervised and/or accredited

training and/or competency testing.

APPLICATION AND ASSESSMENT PROCESS

5.15 In order to apply for assessment, the applicant shall submit the following documentation

and fee to the certifying authority or, where delegated, to the certificate assessor:

(a) a completed application form;

(b) where appropriate:

(i) a record of training, or

(ii) evidence of qualifications, relevant prior learning, experience and training;

(c) where employed or in training, the name and address of their employer and/or the

person oversighting the training;

(d) the prescribed fee; and

(e) a declaration as to whether they have had any certificate of competency for any type of

industrial equipment suspended or cancelled by any certifying authority in the past five

years.

5.16 The certifying authority or the assessor has the right to make enquiries regarding the

authenticity and suitability of documents presented with the application.

5.17 The decision as to whether or not an applicant has met the competency standards for

the particular certificate shall be made by a certificate assessor.

5.18 Certificate assessors shall be registered by the certifying authority. They shall holdappropriate qualifications, which would include a certificate of competence in the use or

operation of the relevant equipment, knowledge and experience in OHS and relevant industry

experience. They shall also meet national competency standards for industry assessors.

5.19 When the applicant believes they have reached the appropriate competency level, the

applicant shall arrange to be assessed by a certificate assessor.

5.20 Assessments shall be held at times and places nominated by, or acceptable to, the

certificate assessor.

5.21 A certificate assessor shall carry out the assessment in accordance with requirements of

the certifying authority. The certificate assessor may use a range of methods to assess thecompetency standards as per sections 6.4 to 6.6 of this national standard.


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5.22 In the case of a satisfactory assessment, the certificate assessor shall issue evidence of

the satisfactory assessment which permits use or operation of equipment until a certificate is

issued by the certifying authority.

5.23 On completion of the assessment, the certificate assessor shall notify the certifying

authority that:

(a) the applicant has provided the necessary documentation; and

(b) the applicant has successfully completed the assessment and, in the case of a

satisfactory assessment, evidence of satisfactory assessment has been issued;

OR

(c) the applicant was unsuccessful and shall require re-assessment.

5.24 Where an applicant does not meet the specified competency standard and requests

reassessment, they shall be re-assessed in all or part of the assessment. The re-assessment

shall not occur until the applicant has received further supervised and/or accredited training and

shall take place no sooner than three weeks after the initial assessment. The re-assessmentmay involve the same assessment methods and should specifically incorporate those elements

not completed satisfactorily in the original assessment.

5.25 The certifying authority shall issue a certificate on formal advice from the certificate

assessor that the applicant has successfully completed the competency assessment, providing

the certifying authority is satisfied all the legal requirements have been met.

THE CERTIFICATE

5.26 The certificate shall contain:

(a) the name and signature of the certificate holder;

(b) the date of issue;

(c) the name of the issuing certifying authority;

(d) the identity of the certifying authority;

(e) the class or classes of equipment which the holder is certified to use or operate; and

(f) an identifying number unique to the certificate holder.

5.27 Certificates shall remain valid for life except as described in the section Suspension and

Cancellation at sections 5.33 to 5.37 of this national standard.

TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS

RECOGNITION OF EXISTING CERTIFICATE HOLDERS

5.28 Existing certificate holders shall continue to be recognised by certifying authorities and

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RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING AND EXPERIENCE

5.29 Where certification for a user or operator of a particular type of equipment is already in

existence in a jurisdiction, the certifying authority shall establish a mechanism for transfer to

the national certification system.

5.30 If use or operation of a particular type of equipment has not required certification in the

past and it is now required under this national standard, the certifying authority shall establish

procedures to recognise prior learning and experience as in section 5.4 of this national

standard.

RECOGNITION OF A USER OR OPERATOR IN TRAINING WHERE

ACCREDITED TRAINING IS NOT AVAILABLE

5.31 In situations where accredited training is not available, an industry body or a person in

charge of an enterprise may allow users or operators in training to gain work experience and

training under the supervision of a person oversighting training.

SUSPENSION AND CANCELLATION

5.32 Where a certifying authority becomes aware that there has been a significant

deterioration of competency, or failure to safely use and operate equipment, it may, following a

hearing, suspend or cancel a certificate in accordance with procedures in the relevant State or

Territory.

5.33 When a certifying authority cancels a certificate, the certificate holder shall have the

right to apply for a certificate to any certifying authority, but shall inform the certifying

authority of previous cancellations or suspensions. Failure by the applicant to declare a previous

cancellation or suspension shall be grounds for refusing to issue a certificate or cancelling anycertificate subsequently issued.

5.34 Fraudulently obtained certificates and interim certificates shall be deemed invalid.

5.35 Where a certifying authority or the Commonwealth regulatory authority has evidence

that a holder of a certificate issued in another jurisdiction is no longer fit to hold a certificate, it

shall hold a hearing in accordance with section 5.33 of this national standard and advise the

issuing authority of its recommendations. The issuing authority shall then suspend or cancel the

certificate in accordance with the recommendation of the recommending authority.

5.36 Where a certificate is cancelled or suspended, the holder shall surrender the certificate

for the period of the suspension or cancellation. In the case of a certificate holder with multipleentitlements, the certifying authority shall take possession of the certificate and issue a new

certificate deleting the certificate entries which are the subject of cancellation or suspension at

no cost to the holder.


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6. ADMINISTRATIVE ARRANGEMENTS

SUPERVISED AND/OR ACCREDITED TRAINING

6.1 For applicants applying as users and operators in training, appropriate competencystandards to the level required shall be met through:

(a) supervised and/or accredited training on-the-job; and

(b) supervised and/or accredited training off-the-job.

6.2 Supervised training on-the-job or off-the-job shall feature:

(a) direct supervision and/or training by a registered training organisation; and

(b) recording of training.

6.3 Relevant accredited training may be offered by registered public and private training

providers including TAFE colleges, industry training centres and enterprises. Such training

should involve completion of modules consistent with the competency standards for the

particular certificate.

ASSESSMENT

6.4 This section specifies the minimum requirements for assessment procedures established

under the auspices of a certifying authority. An applicant for a particular certificate shall be

assessed on the basis of the competency standards specified in this national standard. The

assessment shall cover all specified units, ele ments and performance criteria for the appropriate

certificate, unless the applicant has been exempted from all or part of the competency

assessment by the certifying authority.

6.5 The certifying authority shall prescribe the form of assessment on the basis of the

competency standards.

6.6 Certificate assessors shall assess competencies through direct observation of the

applicants use or operation of the equipment under workplace conditions. The assessor may

further assess competencies by use of the following assessment methods:

(a) indirect assessment through simulation and/or completion of checklists;

(b) assessment of projects and /or assignments; and /or

(c) oral or written assessments.

Assessment may involve cumulative and summative assessment.


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REGISTER OF USERS AND OPERATORS AND ASSESSORS OF USERS AND OPERATORS

6.7 Each jurisdiction shall establish and maintain:

(a) a nationally consistent register of certificate holders; and

(b) a nationally consistent register of certificate assessors.

6.8 Nationally consistent registers of certificate holders have several purposes. They will:

(a) assist in monitoring the efficiency and effectiveness of the national standard in

maintaining OHS standards of equipment user and operator competence; and

(b) provide access to information on suspensions and cancellations.

6.9 Nationally consistent registers of certificate assessors have several purposes. They will:

(a) provide data on assessments by particular assessors; and

(b) facilitate auditing to maintain the integrity of the assessment process.

6.10 Registers shall hold consistent information on certificate holders and certificate

assessors. The information in each certifying authority register shall be accessible to other

certifying authorities.

6.11 The register of certificate holders shall maintain the following records identified by each

State and Territory:

(a) persons issued with particular certificates by:

(i) type of equipment and class of certificate, and

(ii) assessor;

(b) persons whose certificates are suspended according to the State or Territory of origin,

and the State or Territory of residence;

(c) persons whose certificates are cancelled according to the State or Territory of origin and

the State or Territory of residence; and

(d) persons whose certificate records have been permanently transferred to another State or

Territory authority.

6.12 Where a certificate holder or applicant for a certificate holds certificates issued in another

jurisdiction, the details of the additional certificate/s awarded will be transferred to the

certifying authority which issued the original certificate for incorporation on its register.

Alternatively, when a certificate holder or applicant is permanently resident in a jurisdiction

other than the one which first issued the certificate, the applicant may apply for the complete

record of certificates obtained to be transferred to the current jurisdiction. All records will be

entered on the current jurisdiction register.


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REFERENCED DOCUMENTS

1. National Occupational Health and Safety Commission, Guide to Assist Reciprocity in the

Certification of Operators Involved in the Safe Use of Industrial Equipment, Australian

Government Publishing Service, Canberra, 1991.

2. National Training Board, National Competency Standards: Policy and Guidelines, National

Training Board Ltd, Canberra, 1991.

3. National Framework for the Recognition of Training, Agreement of the Commonwealth,

State and Territory Ministers responsible for vocational education and training, with

effect from 1 August 1992.


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1. PREAMBLE

This schedule covers two categories of equipment, scaffolding and rigging, and specifiesseven classes of certificates and their competency standards as part of the National

Occupational Health and Safety Certification Standard for Users and Operators of Industrial

Equipment[NOHSC:1006 (2001)].


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2. DEFINITIONS

For the purpose o f certification, the following definitions for the areas of work covered bythis schedule have been used.

Scaffolding.The erection, alteration or dismantling of a temporary structure, specificallyerected to support platforms.

Application: The certification requirements apply where a person or object could fall more

than four metres from the scaffolding.

Dogging.The application of slinging techniques including the selection and/or inspection

of lifting gear, or the directing of a crane/hoist operator in the movement of a load whenthe load is out of the operators view.

Rigging. Work involving the use of mechanical load shifting equipment and associated

gear to move, place or secure a load including plant, equipment or members of a building

or structure and to ensure the stability of those members and for the setting up anddismantling of cranes and hoists. The definition is not intended to include work performed

by operators or drivers of mechanical loadshifting equipment, unless the work is part ofthe process of setting up or dismantling cranes and hoists.

Slinging techniques. The exercising of judgement in relation to the suitability and condition

of lifting gear, and the method of slinging, by consideration of the nature of the load, its

mass and its centre of gravity.


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3. CERTIFICATE CLASSES

This schedule covers two categories of equipment/areas of work, scaffolding and rigging.Three classes of certification relate to scaffolding work and four relate to rigging work,

including on relating to dogging. The Rigging Certificates incorporate the Dogging

Certificate competencies. The categories and classes are listed below.

SCAFFOLDING

1. Basic scaffolding

2. Intermediate scaffolding

3. Advanced scaffolding

The Advanced Scaffolding Certificate encompasses the requirements for the IntermediateScaffolding Certificate. The Intermediate Scaffolding Certificate encompasses the

requirements for the Basic Scaffolding Certificate.

RIGGING

4. Dogging

5. Basic rigging

6. Intermediate rigging

7. Advanced rigging

The Advanced Rigging Certificate encompasses the requirements for the IntermediateRigging Certificate. The Intermediate Rigging Certificate encompasses the requirements for

the Basic Rigging Certificate. The Basic Rigging Certificate encompasses the requirements

for the Dogging Certificate.


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4. SCOPE OF COMPETENCY STANDARDS

The certificates of competency have been given definitions that link to a related set of unitof competency. In many units where the description is the same, the difference between

classes are identified by variations in performance criteria and range of variables

statements.

BASIC SCAFFOLDING

?? The scope of work for this level is scaffolding work associated with:

?? Prefabricate scaffolds;

?? Cantilevered hoist with a load limit not exceeding 500 kilograms (materialonly);

?? Ropes;

?? Gin wheels;

?? Safety nets and static lines; and

?? Bracket scaffolds (tank and formwork);

But excludes work involving:

?? Cantilevered crane loading platforms;

?? Cantilevered and spurred scaffolds;

?? Barrow ramps and sloping platforms;

?? Scaffolding associated with perimeter safety screens and shutters;

?? Mast climbers

?? Tube and coupler scaffolds (including tube and coupler covered ways and

gantries);

?? Hung scaffolds, including scaffolds hanging from tubes, wire ropes and chains; and

?? Suspended scaffolds.

Unit of Competence

1.0 Plan and prepare work

2.0 Erect scaffolding/equipment

3.0 Inspect, repair and alter scaffolding/equipment

4.0 Dismantle scaffolding/equipment

INTERMEDIATE SCAFFOLDING

The scope of work for this level is scaffolding work associate with:

?? Prefabricated scaffolds

?? Tube and coupler scaffolds including tube and coupler covered ways and gantries;


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?? Cantilever hoists with a maximum working load of 500 kilograms (materials onlu);

?? Ropes;

?? Gin wheels;

?? Safety nets and static lines;


?? Cantilever crane loading platforms;

?? Cantilever and spurred scaffolds;


?? Scaffolding associated with perimeter safety screens and shuttersl; and

?? Mast climbers;

but excludes work involving;

?? Hung scaffolds, including scaffolds hanging from tubes, wirs ropes and chains; and


Units of Competence





ADVANCED SCAFFOLDING

The scope of work for this level is all scaffolding including:

?? Prefabricated scaffolds;

?? Tube and coupler scaffolds including tube and coupler covered ways and gantries;

?? Scaffolding associated with perimeter safety screens and shutters;

??Cantilever hoists;

?? Ropes;

?? Gin wheels




?? Cantilever and spurred scaffolds;


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?? Mast climbers;

?? Hung scaffolds, including scaffolds hanging from tubes, wire ropes and chains; and


Unit of Competence


2.0 Erect scaffolding/euipment



DOGGING

The scope of the work for this level is the application of slinging techniques including the

selection and inspection of lifting gear anf the directing of the crane/hoist operator in themovement of the load, including when the load is out of view of the operator.

Units of Competence


2.0 Complete dogging work

BASIC RIGGING

The scope of work for this level is dogging and rigging work associated with:

?? Movement of plant and equipment;

?? Steel erections;

?? Particular hoists;

?? Placement of pre-cast concrete;


?? Mast climbers;

?? Perimeter safety screens and shutters ; and


but excludes work involving:

?? Use of load equalising gear;

?? Rigging of cranes, conveyors, dredges and excavators;

?? Tilt slabs;

?? All hoists with jibs and self-climbing hoists;


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?? Demolition;

?? Dual lifts;

?? Rigging of gin poles and shear legs;

?? Flying foxes and cable ways;

?? Guyed derricks and structures; and

?? Suspended scaffolds and fabricated hung scaffolds.

Units of Competence


2.0 Complete rigging work

INTERMEDIATE RIGGING

The scope of work for this level is dogging and rigging work associated with:

?? Movement of plant and equipment;

?? Steel erection;

?? All hoists;

?? Placement of pre-cast concrete


?? Mast climbers;

?? Perimeter safety screens and shutters;


?? Rigging of cranes, conveyors, dredges and excavators;

?? Tilt slabs;

?? Demolition; and

?? Dual lifts;

but excludes work involving:




?? Suspended scaffolds and fabricated hung scaffolds.


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Unit of Competence



3.0 Demolish structures and/or plant

ADVANCED RIGGING

The scope of work for this level is dogging and all rigging work including rgging work

associated with:

?? Movement of plant and euipment;

?? Steel erection;

?? All hoists;

?? Placement of pre-cast concrete;


?? Mast climbers;

?? Perimeter safety screens and shutters;


?? Rigging of cranes, hoists, conveyors, dredges and excavators;

?? Tilt slabs;

?? Demolition;

?? Dual lifts;




?? Suspended scaffolding and fabricated hung scaffolds.

Unit of Competence



3.0 Demolish structures and/or plant


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COMPETENCY UNIT 1 PLAN AND PREPARE WORK

1.1 Plan job

1.2 Select, inspect and repair material and tools

1.3 Coordinate transpart of equipment to site

COMPETENCY UNIT 2 ERECT SCAFFOLDING/EQUIPMENT

2.1 Prepare site for erection of scaffolding/equipment


COMPETENCY UNIT 3 INSPECT, REPAIR AND ALTER SCAFFOLDING/EQUIPMENT

3.1 Inspect complete scaffolding/equipment

3.2 Alter and repair scaffolding/hoist

COMPETENCY UNIT 4 DISMANTLE SCAFFOLDING/EQUIPMENT

4.1 Plan to dismantle scaffolding/equipment



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CLASS BASIC SCAFFOLDING

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Unit of Competence

1.0 Plan and prepare work.

Element of Competence Performance Criteria

1.1 Plan job. 1.1.1 The purpose for thescaffolding/equipment and the

various work tasks are confirmed.

1.1.2 The expected loading on the

scaffold/equipment and supportingstructure is determined using load

tables.

1.1.3 Site plans, scaffolding/equipment

designs and drawings to industrypractices are interpreted as necessary.

1.1.4 Work specifications are interpreted in

conjunction with drawings asnecessary.

1.1.5 Potential hazards are identified fromthe plans, drawings and specifications.

1.1.6 Basic line drawings of the

scaffolding/equipment configuration

are prepared as necessary.

1.1.7 The types and quantities ofcomponents are estimated for

appropriate types ofscaffolding/equipment.

1.1.8 Site information is obtained asnecessary.

1.1.9 Potential hazards are identified, such

as:

- overhead power lines

- trees- overhead service lines such as

steam, gas, water, telephone

- underground services- uneven and/or unstable ground

- allowable floor loading asappropriate

- other workers and persons- surrounding buildings/vessels/

structures/equipment

- hazardous materials- corrosive substances

- barricades- inadequate lighting

- dynamic loading such as concretepump lines


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1.1.10 Optimum prevention/control measures

are selected.

1.1.11 Adequate site access and egress are

identified.

1.1.12 Site sketches are drawn anddimensions taken as necessary.

1.1.13 Check for appropriate approvals for

work and for persons.

1.1.14 The job method is developed, to

include hazard prevention, controlmeasures and safety procedures.

1.1.15 The feasibility of the proposed methodis checked with the client, and other

trades as necessary.

1.1.16 The job is planned to AustralianStandards and manufacturer's

requirements


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1.2 Select, inspect and repair material

and tools.

1.2.1 Appropriate scaffolding/equipment

components are selected and inspected

and damaged components are labelledand rejected. Components include:

- steel and aluminium tubes

- couplers and accessories- scaffolding planks

- prefabricated components

- ropes- gin wheels

- portable ladders and stairs.

1.2.2 Rejected components are repaired or

sent for repair or scrapped.

1.2.3 Tools are selected and inspected.Faulty tools are repaired or sent for

repair or scrapped.

1.2.4 Scaffolding/equipment gear is prepared

in accordance with codes of practiceand guides.


1.3 Coordinate transport of equipmentto site.

1.3.1 Sequence loading of equipment andtooling on transport in order suitable

for job method.

1.3.2 Arrange load to avoid injury ordamage.


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Range Statement

This range statement applies to the whole unit.

All elements are to be satisfied in the normal workplace environment(s) or equivalent.

Equipment range is to include:

?? prefabricated scaffolds;?? cantilevered hoist with maximum working load limit not exceeding 500 kilograms

(materials only);

?? ropes;?? gin wheels;

?? safety nets and static lines; and?? bracket scaffolds (tank and formwork);

and excludes work involving:

?? cantilevered crane loading platforms;?? cantilevered and spurred scaffolds;

?? barrow ramps and sloping platforms;?? scaffolding associated with perimeter safety screens and shutters;

?? mast climbers;

?? tube and coupler scaffolds (including tube and coupler covered ways and gantries);?? hung scaffolds, including scaffolds hanging from tubes, wire ropes and chains; and

?? suspended scaffolds.

Evidence of competency is to encompass the satisfactory application of:

?? current State/Territory OHS legislation, standards and codes of practice; and

?? the hierarchy of hazard control measures with elimination, substitution, isolationand engineering control measures being selected before safe work practices and

personal protective equipment.


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Unit of Competence

2.0 Erect scaffolding/equipment.


2.1 Prepare site for erection of

scaffolding/equipment.

2.1.1The site is isolated using barriers as

necessary.

2.1.2 Safety procedures are implemented,

including necessary signage.

2.1.3 Where appropriate, assemble anderect lifting device.

2.1.4 Adequate footings to AustralianStandards are established for the



2.2 Erect scaffolding/equipment. 2.2.1 Scaffolding/equipment is erected in

accordance with planned hazardprevention and control measures and

to acceptable safe work practices,Australian Standards and

manufacturer's requirements.

2.2.2 Work is performed safely while

platforms are incomplete.

2.2.3 Erection is carried out for appropriatetypes of scaffolding/equipment.

2.2.4 The completed scaffolding/equipmentis inspected for safety and

compliance with design and statutoryrequirements.

2.2.5 Site is left clear of all surpluscomponents, equipment, tools and

debris.

2.2.6 Scaffolding/equipment gear is used in

accordance with codes of practice andguides.

2.2.7 Safety nets and static lines areerected as necessary.


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Range Statement




?? prefabricated scaffolds;?? cantilevered hois t with maximum working load limit not exceeding 500 kilograms

(materials only);






?? mast climbers;








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Unit of Competence

3.0 Inspect, repair and alter



3.1 Inspect complete


3.1.1 The critical structural and safety areas

of the scaffolding/equipment areinspected for damage, corrosion and

wear.

3.1.2 The current use of the

scaffolding/equipment is checkedagainst the type of


3.1.3 Any inspection log is completed.


3.2 Alter and repair scaffolding/hoist. 3.2.1 The proposed change is reviewed to

determine if it was covered in the

original planning.

If so: Review and use the data fromthe original plans to prepare for

the alteration.

If not: Plan for the alteration from

first principles (refer to unit of

competence 1.0).

3.2.2 The scaffolding/equipment is

inspected to confirm stability.

3.2.3 The alteration or repair is carried out

using the same principles as per unitof competence 2.0.

3.2.4 Alteration or repair is performed withdue regard for the critical safety and

structural areas of thescaffolding/equipment


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Range Statement





(materials only);






?? mast climbers;








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Unit of Competence

4.0 Dismantle scaffolding/equipment.


4.1 Plan to d ismantlescaffolding/equipment

4.1.1 The proposed dismantling is reviewedto determine if scaffolding/equipment

remains as detailed in the originalplanning.

If so: Review and use the data fromthe original plans to prepare for

the dismantling.

If not: Plan for the dismantling from

first principles (refer to unit ofcompetence 1.0).


inspected for damage, corrosion orwear. Any such damage, corrosion or

wear is noted for consideration in

planning for dismantling.

4.1.3 The critical structure and safety areasof the scaffolding/equipment are

identified in planning for dismantling.


4.2 Dismantle scaffolding/equipment. 4.2.1 The dismantling is carried out using

the same competencies as detailed inunit of competence 2.0.

4.2.2 Dismantling is performed with dueregard for critical structural and safety

areas of the scaffolding/equipment.


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Range Statement





(materials only);






?? mast climbers;








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CLASS INTERMEDIATE SCAFFOLDING

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Unit of Competence



1.1 Plan job. 1.1.1 The purpose for thescaffolding/equipment and the various

work tasks are confirmed.


scaffolding/equipment and supportingstructure is determined using load

tables.




conjunction with drawings asnecessary.

1.1.5 Potential hazards are identified fromthe plans, drawings and specifications.

1.1.6 Basic line drawings of the

scaffolding/equipment configuration are

prepared as necessary.

1.1.7 The types and quantities ofcomponents are estimated for

appropriate types ofscaffolding/equipment.

1.1.8 Site information is obtained asnecessary.


as:


- trees- overhead service lines such as

steam, gas, water, telephone



- other workers and persons- surrounding buildings/vessels/

structures/equipment

- hazardous materials- corrosive substances

- barricades- inadequate lighting

- dynamic loading such as concretepump lines.


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are selected.


identified.

1.1.12 Site sketches are drawn anddimensions taken as necessary.

1.1.13 Check for appropriate approvals for

work and for persons.

1.1.14 The job method is developed to

include hazard prevention, controlmeasures and safety procedures.


trades as n ecessary.

1.1.16 The job is planned to AustralianStandards and manufacturer's

requirements.


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and tools.

1.2.1 Appropriate scaffolding/equipment

components are sele cted and inspected



- couplers and accessories- scaffold planks


- ropes- gin wheels

- cradles- portable ladders and stairs.

1.2.2 Rejected components are repaired orsent for repair or scrapped.

1.2.3 Tools are selected and inspected.

Faulty tools are repaired or sent forrepair or scrapped.

1.2.4 Scaffolding/equipment gear is preparedin accordance with codes of practice

and guides.


1.3 Coordinate transport of equipment

to site

1.3.1 Sequence loading of equipment and

tooling on transport in order suitablefor job method.

1.3.2 Arrange load to avoid injury or

damage.


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Range Statement




?? prefabricated scaffolds;?? tube and coupler scaffolds including tube and coupler covered ways and gantries;

?? cantilevered hoists with a working load of limit not exceeding 500 kilograms

(materials only);?? ropes;

?? gin wheels;?? safety nets and static lines;

?? bracket scaffolds (tank and formwork);


?? barrow ramps and sloping platforms;?? scaffolding associated with perimeter safety screens and shutters; and

mast climbers;

and excludes work including:

?? hung scaffolds including scaffolds hanging from tubes, wire ropes and chains; and







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Unit of Competence

3.0 Inspect, repair and alter scaffolding/equipment.


3.1 Inspect completescaffolding/equipment.

3.1.1 The critical structural and safety areasof the scaffolding/equipment are

inspected for damage, corrosion andwear.

3.1.2 The current use of thescaffolding/equipment is checked

against the type ofscaffolding/equipment.



3.2 Alter and repairscaffolding/equipment.

3.2.1 The proposed change is reviewed todetermine if it was covered in the

original planning.

If so: Review and use the data from

the original plans to prepare forthe alteration.

If not: Plan for the alteration fromfirst principles (refer to unit of

competence 1.0).

3.2.2 The scaffolding/equipment isinspected to confirm stability.

3.2.3 The alteration or repair is carried outusing the same principles as per unit

of competence 2.0.

3.2.4 Alteration or repair is performed with

due regard for the critical safety andstructural areas of the

scaffolding/equipment


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Range Statement






(materials only);?? ropes;





?? mast climbers;









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Unit of Competence

4.0 Dismantle scaffolding/equipment.


4.1 Plan to dismantlescaffolding/equipment.

4.1.1 The proposed dismantling is reviewedto determine if the

scaffolding/equipment remains asdetailed in the original planning.

If so: If so: Review and use the datafrom the original plans to

prepare for the dismantling.

If not: Plan for the dismantling from

first principles (refer to unit ofcompetence 1.0).


inspected for damage, corrosion orwear. Any such damage, corrosion or

wear is noted for consideration in

planning for dismantling.

4.1.3 The critical structural and safety areasof the scaffolding/equipment are

identified in planning for dismantling.


4.2 Dismantle scaffolding/equipment. 4.2.1 The dismantling is carried out using

the same competencies as detailed inunit of competence 2.0.

4.2.2 Dismantling is performed with dueregard for critical structural and safety

areas of the scaffolding/equipment


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Range Statement






(materials only);?? rope;





?? mast climbers;









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Unit of Competence



1.1 Plan job. 1.1.1 The purpose for thescaffolding/equipment and the various

work tasks are confirmed.


scaffolding/equipment and supportingstructure is determined using load

tables.




conjunction with drawings as necessary.

1.1.5 Potential hazards are idenified from the

plans, drawings and specifications.1.1.5

1.1.6 Basic line drawings of thescaffolding/equipment configuration are

prepared as necessary.

1.1.7 The types and quantities of components

are estimated for appropriate types ofscaffolding/equipment.

1.1.8 The rope tensions for suspended

scaffolds are calculated.

1.1.9 Site information is obtained as

necessary.


as:


- trees

- overhead service lines such assteam, gas, water, telephone



- other workers and persons

- surroundingbuildings/vessels/structures/

equipment


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- hazardous materials

- corrosive substances- barricades

- inadequate lighting

- dynamic loading such as concretepump lines.


are selected.


identified.

1.1.14 Check for appropriate approvals forwork and for persons.

1.1.15 The job method is developed, toinclude hazard prevention/control

measures and safety procedures.


trades as necessary.

1.1.17 The job is planned to Australian

Standards and manufacturer'srequirements.


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and tools.

1.2.1Appropriate scaffolding/equipment

components are selected and inspected



- couplers and accessories- scaffold planks


- ropes- chains

- shackles, straps and otheroverhead attachment gear

- scaffold hoists

- gin wheels- boatswain's chairs

- cradles- portable ladders and stairs.

1.2.2 Rejected components are repaired or

sent for repair or destroyed.

1.2.3 Tools are selected and inspected.

Faulty tools are repaired or sent forrepair or scrapped.

1.2.4 Scaffolding/equipment gear is preparedin accordance with codes of practice

and guides.


1.3 Coordinate transport of equipmentto site.

1.3.1 Sequence loading of equipment andtooling on transport in order suitable

for job method.

1.3.2 Arrange load to avoid injury or

damage.


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Range Statement


All elements are to be satisfied in the normal workplace environment(s) o r equivalent.

Equipment range is all scaffolding including:


?? scaffolding associated with perimeter safety screens and shutters;

?? cantilevered hoist;?? ropes;




?? barrow ramps and sloping platforms;?? mast climbers;

?? hung scaffolds, including scaffolds hanging from tubes, wire ropes and chains; and?? suspended scaffolds.


?? current State/Territory OHS legislation, standards and codes of practice; and?? the hierarchy of hazard control measures with elimination, substitution, isolation and

engineering control measures being selected before safe work practices and personal

protective equipment.


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Range Statement













?? current State/Territory OHS legislation, standards and codes of practice; and?? the hierarchy of hazard control measures with elimination, substitution, isolation

and engineering control measures being selected before safe work practices and



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Unit of Competence



3.1 Inspect complete


3.1.1 The critical structural and safety areas

of the scaffolding/equipment areinspected for damage, corrosion and

wear.

3.1.2 The current use of the

scaffolding/equipment is checkedagainst the type of




3.2 Alter and repair

scaffolding/equipment

3.2.1 The proposed change is reviewed to

determine if it was covered in the

original planning.

If so: If so: Review and use the data fromthe original plans to prepare for the

alteration.

If not: Plan for the alteration from first

principles (refer to unit of competence1.0).


inspected to confirm stability.

3.2.3 The alteration or repair is carried out

using the same principles as per unitof competence 2.0.

3.2.4 Alteration or repair is performed with

due regard for the critical safety and

structural areas of thescaffolding/equipment.


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Range Statement

















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Range Statement

















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COMPETENCY UNIT 1 PLAN AND PREPARE WORK

1.1 Plan job

1.2 Select and inspect material and tools

COMPETENCY UNIT 2 COMPLETE DOGGING WORK

21. Move loads


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Unit of Competence



1.1 Plan job. 1.1.1 Potential hazards associated with theuse of cranes and other load moving

equipment are identified andmeasures to eliminate or control these

hazards are planned.

1.1.2 Site information is obtained as

necessary.


as:

- overhead power lines- trees

- overhead

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